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<baltimore-city-law heading="Rule 1-1 Definitions">
  <section prefix="Rule" num="1-1" heading="Definitions">
    <para num="(a)">In general. In these Rules, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</para>
    <para num="(b)">Bill.<para num="(1)">“Bill” means any proposed legislative act introduced into the City Council.</para>
      <para num="(2)">“Bill” includes a proposed:<para num="(i)">ordinance of the Mayor and City Council;</para>
        <para num="(ii)">resolution of the Mayor and City Council; or</para>
        <para num="(iii)">resolution of the City Council, excluding a ceremonial resolution.</para>
      </para>
    </para>
    <para num="(c)">Bill file. “Bill file” means the official record of a bill of the City Council documenting the creation, consideration, and final disposition of a piece of legislation.</para>
    <para num="(d)">Ceremonial resolution. “Ceremonial resolution” means resolution of the City Council that expresses congratulation, condolences, and similar expressions.</para>
    <para num="(e)">City Council. “City Council” or “Council” means the City Council of Baltimore.</para>
    <para num="(f)">Committee. “Committee” means any standing or select committee or subcommittee established under these Rules.</para>
    <para num="(g)">Council Chamber. “Council Chamber” means:<para num="(1)">the Clarence “Du” Burns Council Chamber in City Hall;</para>
      <para num="(2)">any other place where the Council meets from time to time; and</para>
      <para num="(3)">any other place where a Committee meets from time to time.</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(h)">Councilmembers. “Councilmembers” means, unless otherwise specified, the total number of members provided for by law, including the President, without regard to any vacancies.</para>
    <para num="(i)">Elective term; Term. “Elective term” or “term” means the 4-year period for which the President and members of the City Council have been elected to carry out the duties of their offices.</para>
    <para num="(j)">Legislative public information portal. “Legislative public information portal” means the official Baltimore City Council internet-based searchable database that makes the following publicly available:<para num="(1)">the schedule and agenda for each Council and committee meeting;</para>
      <para num="(2)">the bill file for each bill before the Council, including:<para num="(i)">a copy of each committee report;</para>
        <para num="(ii)">a copy of all amendments to the bill that have been introduced;</para>
        <para num="(iii)">written public testimony; and</para>
        <para num="(iv)">voting results; and</para>
      </para>
      <para num="(3)">a record of all votes taken by the Council;</para>
      <para num="(4)">the approved Journal for each meeting of the City Council; and</para>
      <para num="(5)">the Rules of the Baltimore City Council.</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(k)">Ordinance. “Ordinance” means an official legislative action of the City Council that holds the power of law.</para>
    <para num="(l)">President. “President”, when referring to them as presiding officer at a meeting of the City Council, includes the Vice-President or other Councilmember who presides in the President’s absence.</para>
    <para num="(m)">Resolution. “Resolution” means a resolution of the City Council.</para>
    <para num="(n)">Regular meeting. “Regular meeting” means a meeting of the City Council held in accordance with Rule 2-2.</para>
    <para num="(o)">Session. “Session” means the period between the initial convening of the City Council and adjournment sine die.</para>
    <para num="(p)">Special meeting. “Special meeting” means a meeting of the City Council held on a date and at a time different than that which is established by Rule 2-2 and Rule 2-3.</para>
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</baltimore-city-law>
